First edition, fourth printing. vi, 232, [2]pp, with colour plate frontispiece and further line drawings in text. In red cloth-covered boards with black lettering front and spine. 12mo. Cloth a little rubbed and faded at corners and spine tips, minor indentation on lower edge. Text block edges a little dust darkened. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust wrapper, rubbed, bumped and chapped at edges, a couple of short tears and minor loss on upper leading corners and spine head, some mild shelf wear on verso.
The first Billy Bunter story.
Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
Frank Richards was one of the many pen names of Charles Hamilton (1876-1961), one of the most popular and prolific authors of boy's school stories and long-running series stories featuring recurring characters. Perhaps best known for the Greyfriars School stories featuring Billy Bunter, he also created St Jim's School starring Tom Merry and Rockwood School, under the pen name Owen Conquest. We have many Charles Hamilton books in stock and can offer generous discounts to those ordering more than one book at a time - please inquire.
